Thought: Generic Banner Images?

[Kriven]

Would it be possible for LaunchBox to generate generic images using a template for games which lack, for example, a steam banner? That way users can activate the "Prefer Steam Banners" option to get the nice uniform grid even without having images for every game. Along these lines, maybe..

[Jason Carr]

Hi Kriven, that is definitely a good idea, I'll add it to my list. It will be pretty far down the list, though, unfortunately, since most people don't use Steam banners for all their games.

[bd00]

A banner like this would work for installed Steam games though. Everyone could use that, even if we do have to set it manually. It would work with posters and/or Steam banners.

[Jason Carr]

Yeah, true, makes sense. Alright, I'll bump it up a notch or two. ;)

[Kriven]

Honestly, there's a lot that could be done with LaunchBox from a showcasing angle. Here's what I imagine its future could look like: "Front" would be the actual box art as defined presently. All the other options would be of defined dimensions and there for the express purpose of creating a clean-looking and uniform display. "Poster" would be traditional DVD-case type of imagery. "Tile" would be jewel-case styled imagery. "Banner" would be images using the Steam Banner dimensions. "Wide Banner" would be the long banners presently found on thegamesdb. Each of those four could have generic templates to suit the individual design tastes of every user. "Icon" would be the game's actual file icon (although a launchbox-specific icon can also be defined).

[bd00]

If Jason creates his own games database he could tailor it in so many ways. What you describe would definitely be possible.

[Jason Carr]

Ah, very cool, Kriven. Yes, the custom database opens up *so many* great possibilities. I also really like your drop down on the top, that's a great idea. We'll get there eventually. :)